The ANSI/EMAP Urban Search and Rescue Standard 1-2016 by EMAP is the set of 44 standards by which US&R Resources that apply for EMAP certification are evaluated. The Urban Search and Rescue Standardis designed as a tool for continuous improvement as part of the voluntary certification process for urban serach and rescue resources.

The Urban Search and Rescue Standard covers:

Program Management

Finance

Planning and Procedures

Incident Management

Alert and Mobilization

Training and Exercises

Resource Management and Logistics

EMAP maintains a three-year cycle for the Urban Search and Rescue Standard. The three year review cycle is designed to ensure committee and commission review of comments from the public, applicant US&R Resources, and assessors as well as evolving industry practices. The Urban Search and Rescue Standard is reviewed and updated through the work of the EMAP Technical Committee, which makes recommendations to the EMAP Commission. The EMAP Technical Committee consists of members from 3 Interest Categories:

1. Public Representative: An individual that serves within a public or government emergency management or public safety program.

2. Private Representative: An individual or entity that serves within a privately owned business, directly related to or in the service of the emergency management or public safety field.

3. General Interest: The category of General Interest is comprised of members who may use EMAP policy, direction, and standards in further application of prevention and protection measures for specific populations and/or specific critical functions.